If needed, one could just use an external transformer; 120v-230v /2kVA would be adequate, no?Originally Posted by yggdrasil
Jan-Thore
If needed, one could just use an external transformer; 120v-230v /2kVA would be adequate, no?Originally Posted by yggdrasil
Jan-Thore
I would recommend NOT gettting the integrated 6900 or any other integrated amp for the 4430's. You need something with a lot behind it and the integrateds don't do it.Originally Posted by CarlHungus
That's my opinion ( IMHO) anyway
good luck. Personally I think an older 2300 or 2500 is perfect. The older MAC amps from the 70's and early 80's have a Better sound than those today that really matches well with the 4430's - again just my opinion.
external tranformer is not a good choice for a power amplifier. It's Ok for low power electronics like preamp or other, but not for Power amplifier.Originally Posted by CarlHungus
Both Audioclassics and Mcintoshaudio.com can change the voltage.
As I know this is very easy with all McIntosh Amp. Just need to make a modification in the primary input of the transformer (serial vs parallel) and change the fuse.
I totally agree with you. I've a MC7100 and a MC300Originally Posted by JBLnsince1959
When I hooked up the first time the 7100 I thought I made some mistake in the wiring.
The difference with the MC300 was so impressive that I never used the 7100 again. And I'm not talking of high volume listening level.
You can hear the difference also when driving the 4430 with few Watts (10/15)
I've been told that there was a period where the McIntosh dropped their sights a bit on their lower power solid state units but that is not the case for the last several years or for the higher power units probably forever. My 352 and the bigger 402, 501's & 1200's are awesome. And their soft clipping control and speaker sentry technology is very nice. My 2c.
i am thinking also a 2500 buying.
can tell somebody for which speakers passed? not only the 4430
I would recommend a larger Mac like the 2500, 2600, 352, 402, 501's, 1201's for just about any speaker, JBL or otherwise. Good entertainment to watch the meters too.
- Roy
as an owner of the current 402's and other MAC's for over 33 years ( OK now I'm showing my age), when doing side by side comparisons, personally ( and it's just my opinion, also I never sold any of my MAC's I still have them) I really like the old circuits and the way they sound - there's more ...THERE..there...anyway that's just me.Originally Posted by remusr
Now don't get me wrong..I love my 402 and I demoed the 501 for a month..yes, those are the best amps they have ever made BUT........
82 to 90 was the "down" period.....then they were bought out by a Japanese company ( 1990?) and had new money to play with. My next Mac will the the C200 pre-amp - almost bought it two years ago but didn'tOriginally Posted by remusr
Oh, yes another REALLY NICE feature of the old amps - they have a volume control so you can by-pass the pre-amp...makes a really big difference in sound...wonderful
It's not the loudness but what we call "headroom" here in the States, the meter may only say 10 to 15 watts BUT the transients ( bursts of power for very short time) may need a lot more. It's amazing how so little can change the sound so much.....Originally Posted by mvaldes
good luck with whatever you do
Just go for the headroom, you won't be sorry....
"It only costs 80% extra to go first class"
I power my 4430's with an McIntosh MC7270 (270 wpc). A little more headroom with the MC2500 wouldn't hurt, go for it!Originally Posted by CarlHungus
Originally Posted by JBL DogI guess I should have read the entire thread, sorry it didn't work out.
Originally Posted by invstbiker
Invstbiker...yes, those 501's are incredible amps...I kick myself for NOT getting those some times.....but the 402 does just fine.....
The latest McIntosh powerhouse the MC2KW; yes 2000 watts per channel.
Heath
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